Nurton Developments, is further strengthening its leadership team with the return of Guy Bowden to the business, after 17 years with Bridges Fund Management.

Guy has an outstanding track record and over 39 years’ experience in the property industry, specialising in identifying, acquiring, and adding value to a wide range of properties and assets across industrial, offices and student accommodation sectors.

At Bridges, Guy was a Partner and was involved in investment acquisitions and developments comprising 3 million sq ft which a focus on sustainable development.

David Bradshaw, Managing Director at Nurton Developments said: “We welcome back Guy to the team. His extensive experience, combined with his ability to identify opportunities and deliver value, makes him an ideal fit for our evolving business.

“Guy’s appointment comes at an exciting time for Nurton, as we continue to strengthen our team with recent senior hires such as Ian Harris, who leads our new joint venture, Nurton Retail Ltd and Peter Leaver, former JLL Head of Midlands Planning and Development, bringing valuable expertise to our strategic land direction.

“These significant appointments underline our commitment to growth and our ambition to drive forward projects that deliver not only value but meaningful contributions to communities.

“Guy’s focus at Bridges of delivering sustainable developments is an area which Nurton is keen to develop further and has always been aligned to, signing one of the first green investment loans on Two Colmore Square and bringing one of the first sustainable urban extensions in the UK forward, Branston Locks in the East Midlands.”

In his new role, Guy will focus on identifying development opportunities across the UK, with a particular emphasis on the Midlands. He will leverage Nurton’s proven expertise in asset management and value creation to deliver significant growth opportunities in key markets.

Guy Bowden reflecting on his return to Nurton added:

“It’s good to be back in the fold and work with David once again. Nurton has continued to grow, diversify and use its financial stability and agility as a business to capitalise on market opportunities.

“I look forward to continue to help Nurton cement its reputation in the property industry by investing in projects which are innovative and designed for the future.”